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TexasTowelie

(115,258 posts)
Tue Aug 2, 2022, 06:06 PM Aug 2022

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Slams Atheism, Biden Administration Over 'Godless' Program

East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert is an ultraconservative Southern Baptist who's long had it out for atheists, so it might not come as much of a surprise that he's all worked up about something again.

In a letter last week, he formally accused President Joe Biden’s administration of using taxpayer money to “fund atheism around the globe.”

It’s an effort, Gohmert said, that’s offensive to Americans.

Last year, the State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor announced a funding opportunity for the promotion and defense of “religious freedom inclusive of atheist, humanist, non-practicing and non-affiliated individuals.” The competition has a funding ceiling of $500,000, which may be awarded in a grant.

Read more: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-congressman-louie-gohmert-slams-atheism-abroad-biden-administration-godless-grand-14515277

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U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Slams Atheism, Biden Administration Over 'Godless' Program (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2022 OP
Anchor baby man... Beachnutt Aug 2022 #1
I'll admit it........ MyOwnPeace Aug 2022 #2
Louie who? (nt) Paladin Aug 2022 #3
Atheism? Really? Are going back to 1985? Shell_Seas Aug 2022 #4
God gave Louie a thimble when he was handing out brains Blue Owl Aug 2022 #5

MyOwnPeace

(17,191 posts)
2. I'll admit it........
Tue Aug 2, 2022, 06:13 PM
Aug 2022

I often pray that Louie's God will come and take him - Louie 'deserves' his heavenly reward - like, right now!

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